Genetically modified crops have the potential to eliminate hunger and starvation in millions of people, especially in developing countries because the genetic modification can produce large amounts of foods that are more nutritious. Large quantities are produced because genetically modified crops are more resistant to pests and drought. They also contain greater amounts of nutrients, such as pr...

Recent reports have suggested that calcium supplements have not been effective in reducing skeletal fractures in older adults. In addition, several other current articles have not been able to demonstrate that calcium supplements or high total calcium intakes are related to coronary artery calcification, although other reports disagree. Yet, other manuscripts have linked high calcium intakes to...

There is significant public concern about the potential health effects of exposure to mercury vapour (Hg(0)) released from dental amalgam restorations. The purpose of this article is to provide information about the toxicokinetics of Hg(0), evaluate the findings from the recent scientific and medical literature, and identify research gaps that when filled may definitively support or refute the ...

1Toxicity Assessment Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, USA 2 Integrated Systems Toxicology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangl...

Page 1 of 19 http://www.foresight-preconception.org.uk/booklet_foodadditives.htm THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF FOOD ADDITIVES ON HEALTH (BOOKLET) With a special emphasis on Childhood Hyperactivity A review from the Literature by Tuula E. Tuormaa for FORESIGHT, the Association for the Promotion of Preconceptual Care. First published in: Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, 9(4):225-243, 1994 (16 Florenc...

For the past several decades, there has been growing concern regarding the safety and health of healthcare workers who are occupationally exposed to chemotherapy and other drugs. The activities that create greatest risk are preparing and administering antineoplastic agents, cleaning up chemotherapy spills, and handling patient excreta. This article will review the potential adverse health effec...

From *the Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; †the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; ‡the Health Promotion and Environmental Health Protection Office, Toronto Public Health, Toronto, Ont.; and §the Community Medicine Residency Program, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hami...